The Society of British Theatre Designers

2011 National Exhibition

Becky Davies

Barefoot in the Park

Barefoot in the Park
  • Production: Barefoot in the Park
  • Company: Mandan Productions
  • Venue: tactileBOSCH Studios & Theatr y Crwys
  • Year: 2011
  • Author: Neil Simon
  • Directed by: Elise Davison
  • Lighting Design by: Jane Lalljee
  • Costume Design by: Becky Davies
  • Set designed by: Becky Davies
  • Photography by: Becky Davies
  • Design © Becky Davies
  • Image © Becky Davies
This production worked site-specifically in the loft/upstairs space at tactileBOSCH Studios and moved to Theatr y Crwys shortly after. The play opened with newlyweds, Corrie & Paul, moving in to their drafty, 5th floor, New York apartment. The moving boxes became a motif that, when duplicated, created wing spaces and bedroom, bathroom and front door entrances. Any heavy furniture such as sofas, sinks and cookers were either draped in dust sheets or actually made from cardboard. It provided a neutral yet textured backdrop which gave focus to smaller, used props and costumes.